Hi I currently have BT full fibre internet. If I bought the Orbi 860 would this replace my current BT Smart Hub 2 or would I still need to use this? Thanks Terry

If the FIBRE line goes directly into the gateway, then you'd need to keep using the bt hub or get an ONT only device because the orbi doesn't have a fibre connection. but if there's an ONT before it that converts to ethernet, then you could.

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plemans
Guru
Dec 07, 2022
Depends. Some ISP's require you to use their gateway as its a gateway/ONT device.

Some have just an ONT that you can connect the router to.

You'd just want to check with your ISP
- Terryc843
  Aspirant
  Dec 07, 2022
  Hi
  
  Thanks for the reply. The reason I ask is that I currently plug the fibre connection directly into the WAN connection on my Hub. his suggests that the hub would not be needed but just need confirmation.
  
  Best
  
  Terry
  - plemans
    Guru
    Dec 07, 2022
    If the FIBRE line goes directly into the gateway, then you'd need to keep using the bt hub or get an ONT only device because the orbi doesn't have a fibre connection.
    
    but if there's an ONT before it that converts to ethernet, then you could.

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